Liz Murray
Liz Murray is an American memoirist and inspirational speaker who was accepted by Harvard University despite being homeless in her high school years.
Self-Help Author
September 23, 1980
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Elizabeth Murray, born on September 23, 1983, is an American memoirist and inspirational speaker who gained recognition for her remarkable journey from homelessness during high school to acceptance into Harvard University. Her story was depicted in the 2003 Lifetime television film “Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story.” Murray’s bestselling memoir, “Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard,” details her experiences. She has received numerous awards, including The White House Project Role Model Award, a Christopher Award, and the Chutzpah Award from Oprah Winfrey.